poignancy

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow
    a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

Word Origin

poignancy (n.)
1680s, "sharpness, keenness," from poignant + -cy.

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